The CME's fed funds futures indicate an 87.3% probability that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will increase the federal funds rate from the current 3.50-3.75% range to 3.75-4% at the September 16, 2026 meeting. This expected rate hike appears to be largely anticipated by the bond market, as recent shifts in the yield curve suggest much of this move is already priced in. The article also notes the potential for a sustained international market rally lasting up to five years, following a two-decade period of limited gains between 2005 and 2025.
Dorchester Minerals, L.P. has agreed to acquire mineral and royalty interests covering about 4,300 net royalty acres in three counties within North Dakota's Williston Basin. The deal involves a non-taxable contribution and exchange agreement with an ...
The Hershey Trust Company sold 1,512 common shares under a trading plan but kept voting control through Class B shares. Hershey will report Q3 earnings on October 29, with investors focused on how price increases affected Halloween-season demand. Q2 ...
W. R. Berkley reported mixed Q3 2026 results with earnings per share of $1.17 beating estimates, but revenue fell short at $3.74 billion versus $3.82 billion expected. The company saw premium growth with gross premiums up 3% and net premiums up 1%, s...
GE Aerospace is set to report its Q3 earnings with analysts forecasting a 21.7% rise in earnings per share to $2.02 and nearly 12% revenue growth to about $12.7 billion. Despite consistently beating estimates, the stock has fallen after past reports ...
Silence Therapeutics' stock surged 125.6% to $19.58 following Merck KGaA's agreement to acquire the RNA-interference drug developer for about $1.3 billion in equity value. Merck will pay $20 per share, a 130% premium over the recent closing price. Ot...
